Pointwise Difference between Depreciation & Obsolescence

1.      This is a physical loss in the value of property due to its use, life, wear & tear, decay, etc.

2.      Depreciation depends on its original condition, Quality of maintenance, and mode of use.

3.      This is variable according to the age of the property. The more the age, the more will be the amount of depreciation.

4.      There are different methods by which the amount of depreciation can be calculated.

2.      Obsolescence depends on normal progress in the arts, inadequacy to present or growing needs, etc.

3.      This is not dependent on the age of the building. A new building may suffer in the usual rent due to Obsolescence.

4.      At present there is no method of calculation of obsolescence.